Brad Smith was likely the Sounders' third-string left back, but was due to make about $600,000 in 2022. By trading him, the Sounders generated about $1.6 million in added spending capacity.

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Your favorite podcast about your favorite NWSL team is back for another season of talking about OL Reign and fun discussions with members of the squad. Head coach Laura Harvey joins us for the season premiere episode, reflecting on her return to the team midway through the 2021 season, preparing for the upcoming season, and more.

HOSTS

Sylvia Bullock (@SouthernSylvs)

Jacob Cristobal (@jacobcristobal)

CREDITS

Album artwork: Amy Camber

Horns sound effect: "Heroes" by Loyalty Freak Music

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We tie a bow on a season that was both had some epic highs but ended with a thud.

This week's music: Perry Como - "Seattle", "RVIVR - "Ocean Song", Woody Guthrie - "Roll On Columbia", "Your Journey Begins" - OurMusicBox (Jay Man) (CC BY 4.0)

Thanks to James Woollard, Sounders Public Address Announcer, for doing our sponsor reads. You can follow him on Twitter at @BritVoxUS - if you’re looking for a British Voice to advertise your business or non-profit, please reach out to him.